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Written by Tools of War
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Friday, 15 January 2010 10:17 |
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COPYRIGHT CRIMINALS PREMIERES TUESDAY, JAN. 19, 10PM
ON THE PBS SERIES INDEPENDENT LENS (check local listings)
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Can you own a sound?COPYRIGHT CRIMINALS, a documentary produced by Benjamin Franzen and Kembrew McLeod, examines the commercial and creative value of musical sampling, including the ongoing debates about artistic expression, copyright law and money. COPYRIGHT CRIMINALS showcases many of Hip Hop music's legendary figures like Public Enemy, De La Soul and Digital Underground along with emerging artists such as audiovisual remixers Eclectic Method. The film also provides an in-depth look at artists who have been sampled, such as renowned drummer Clyde Stubblefield, the world's most sampled musician, best known for his work with James Brown, as well as commentary by Funk legend George Clinton. JAN 19: Broadcast & DVD Release Party with ECLECTIC METHOD, MR. LEN & DJ SPOOKY FREE with RSVP at IndiePix Evite. Doors at 8pm. Broadcast Premiere on Independent Lens at 10pm. Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Ave Brooklyn NYC 11211. Facebook Event Page
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For Immediate Release
INDIEPIX CONTACT
Alanna Raben
212.684.2333 ext. 305
alanna [at] indiepix [dot] net
PBS CONTACT
Cara White: 843.881.1480 cara.white [at] mac [dot] com
INTERNATIONAL PRESS CONTACT
Krysanne Katsoolis
Cactus Three
krysanne [at] cactusthree [dot] com
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Bobbito Garcia
Chuck D
Clyde Stubblefield
De La Soul
DJ Qbert
DJ Spooky
Eclectic Method
El-P
Eyedea & Abilities
George Clinton
Hank Shocklee
Harry Allen
Mark Hosler
Matt Black
Miho Hatori
Mix Master Mike
Mr. Len
Pete Rock
Prefuse 73
Sage Francis
Saul Williams
Shock G
Steve Albini
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